The Cardiovascular System At a Glance

The Cardiovascular System At a Glance

This concise and accessible systems-based text provides an integrated overview which considers both the basic sciences and clinical applications of the cardiovascular system. A general introduction to the cardiovascular system is followed by anatomy and histology, blood and body fluids, biochemistry and excitation-contraction coupling, form and function, integration and regulation, and pathology and therapeutics. "The Cardiovascular System at a Glance" is a perfect introduction and revision aid to understanding the heart and circulation and now also features: An extended section of self-assessment clinical cases to aid revision and illustrate clinical relevance Up-to-date information on pharmacology of the cardiovascular system Expanded material on history and examination and increased detail on ECG of arrhythmias Highly visual colour presentation

? An essential companion to cardiology for all medical students and junior doctors? Topics covered are relevant to the systems curriculum, including basic anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry and clinical material? Covers basic science and clinical topics in an integrated approach? Includes case studies and full colour diagrams to help reinforce learning? New coverage on history and examination, ECG of arrhythmias and pharmacology

This concise and accessible systems-based text provides an integrated overview which considers both the basic sciences and clinical applications of the cardiovascular system. A general introduction to the cardiovascular system is followed by anatomy and histology, blood and body fluids, biochemistry and excitation–contraction coupling, form and function, integration and regulation, and pathology and therapeutics. The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is a perfect introduction and revision aid to understanding the heart and circulation and now also features:An extended section of self-assessment clinical cases to aid revision and illustrate clinical relevanceUp-to-date information on pharmacology of the cardiovascular systemExpanded material on history and examination and increased detail on ECG of arrhythmiasHighly visual colour presentationThe third edition of The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is an ideal resource for medical students, whilst students of other health professions and specialist cardiology nurses will also find it invaluable. Examination candidates who need an authoritative yet concise guide to the cardiovascular system will find it extremely useful.

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Philip I. Aaronson, Department of Asthma Allergy and Respiratory Science, King's College London, UK Jeremy P. T. Ward, Department of Asthma Allergy and Respiratory Science, King's College London, UK

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Preface. Acknowledgements. Sources of illustrations. List of abbreviations. Introduction. 1 Overview of the cardiovascular system. Anatomy and histology. 2 Gross anatomy and histology of the heart. 3 Vascular anatomy. 4 Vascular histology and smooth muscle cell ultrastructure. Blood and body fluids. 5 Constituents of blood. 6 Erythropoiesis
haemoglobin and anaemia. 7 Haemostasis and thrombosis. 8 Blood groups and transfusions. Cellular physiology. 9 Membrane potential
ion channels and pumps. 10 Electrophysiology of cardiac muscle and the origin of the heart beat. 11 Excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac muscle cells. 12 Electrical conduction system in the heart. 13 Vascular smooth muscle excitation-contraction coupling. Form and function. 14 Cardiac cycle. 15 Control of cardiac output and Starling's law of the heart. 16 Haemodynamics. 17 Blood pressure and flow in the arteries and arterioles. 18 The microcirculation and lymphatic system. 19 Fluid filtration in the microcirculation. 20 The venous system. 21 Local control of blood flow. 22 Regulation of the vasculature by the endothelium. 23 The coronary
skeletal muscle
cutaneous and cerebral circulations. 24 The pulmonary and fetal circulations. Integration and regulation. 25 Cardiovascular reflexes. 26 Autonomic control of the cardiovascular system. 27 The control of blood volume. 28 Cardiovascular effects of exercise. 29 Shock and haemorrhage. History
examination and investigations. 30 History and examination of the cardiovascular system. 31 Cardiovascular investigations. 32 The electrocardiogram. Pathology and therapeutics. 33 Risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 34 Beta-blockers
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers
and Ca2+-channel blockers. 35 Hyperlipidaemias. 36 Atherosclerosis. 37 Treatment of hypertension. 38 Mechanisms of primary hypertension. 39 Stable and variant angina. 40 Pharmacological management of stable and variant angina. 41 Unstable angina and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. 42 Revascularization. 43 Pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction. 44 Clinical aspects of acute myocardial infarction (STEMI). 45 Thrombosis
anticoagulants and thrombolytics. 46 Chronic heart failure. 47 Treatment of chronic heart failure. 48 Mechanisms of arrhythmia. 49 Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. 50 Ventricular tachyarrhythmias and non-pharmacological treatment of arrhythmias. 51 Pharmacological treatment of arrhythmias. 52 Diseases of the aortic valve. 53 Diseases of the mitral valve. 54 Congenital heart disease. Self-assessment case studies. Case studies and questions. Answers. Index